Monday, June 15, 2009

Healthy Palak Paneer

This is a new variety of Palak Paneer made in a Saattvic way without onions and garlic.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Makes for 4-6 people

Ingredients:
  1. Palak - 6-8 cups (washed, steamed and water drained)
  2. Fried Paneer - 1-2 cups
  3. Grated ginger - 2 tsp
  4. Chopped green chilies - 1- 2 (depending on spice level)
  5. Paprika or red chili powder - 1 tsp
  6. Coconut milk - 4 table spoons
  7. Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
  8. Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
  9. Turmeric powder -1 tsp
  10. Salt to taste
  11. Ghee - 2 tablespoons
  12. Garam masala - 2 tsp
Prep Method:
  1. Add ghee to a wide mouthed pan and saute cumin, green chilies, turmeric, coriander seeds for 1 min.
  2. When they cool, grind the spices into a paste.
  3. Add the cooked palak to the pan.
  4. Then add the spice paste and salt. Cook the spinach for 5 minutes and then blend it for smooth texture. This can also be left as it is without blending to preserve the original color and texture of the spinach leaves.
  5. Add the coconut milk, paneer cubes, garam masala to the palak.
  6. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Offer it to the Lord and serve hot with Chapathi/Roti/Naan.

Enjoy!

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